Disney and Lucasfilm have tapped Oscar-nominated actress Felicity Jones to star in the "Star Wars" standalone movie from director Gareth Edwards. Jones was one of several actresses to have met for the role along with Rooney Mara and Tatiana Maslany. Edwards ("Godzilla") is directing the 3D feature with Chris Weitz penning the script. Weitz replaced Gary Whitta, who wrote the first version of the screenplay. Plot details of the "Star Wars" spinoff are unknown. It opens nationwide Dec. 16, 2016. Jones' standalone movie is one of two known "Star Wars" spinoffs in the works at Lucasfilm and Disney. "Chronicle" director Josh Trank...

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Disney and Lucasfilm have tapped Oscar-nominated actress Felicity Jones to star in the "Star Wars" standalone movie from director Gareth Edwards.
Jones was one of several actresses to have met for the role along with Rooney Mara and Tatiana...